Guidebook for Auckland
Food Scene
Deco Eatery Cafe
418 Titirangi RdVery good for coffee and brunch.
A Titirangi Landmark. If you're lucky you might even meet the singing Barista.
35 locals recommend
The Hardware Cafe
404 S Titirangi RdA Titirangi Landmark. If you're lucky you might even meet the singing Barista.
Little India
142 W Coast RdThis is our go-to Indian Takeaways.
Vevo
400 Titirangi RdQuality cabinet food, and great coffee.
10 minutes drive from our house, Brickworks has a range of good restaurants and cafes to choose from.
41 locals recommend
The Brickworks
7 Veronica St10 minutes drive from our house, Brickworks has a range of good restaurants and cafes to choose from.
Takapuna is an iconic East Coast beach, with beautiful views of famous Rangitoto Island. And Takapuna Beach Café is a great spot to sip coffee while you look at the view! Resonably pricey food, but absolutely delicious.
148 locals recommend
Takapuna Beach Cafe
22 The PromenadeTakapuna is an iconic East Coast beach, with beautiful views of famous Rangitoto Island. And Takapuna Beach Café is a great spot to sip coffee while you look at the view! Resonably pricey food, but absolutely delicious.
Drinks & Nightlife
There are so many cool options in Federal Street. Try Bellotta for Tapas and drinks, Federal St Deli for a New York diner experience, Masu for amazing Japanese cuisine and The Grill for the best duck fat chips in town.
18 locals recommend
Federal Street
Federal StreetThere are so many cool options in Federal Street. Try Bellotta for Tapas and drinks, Federal St Deli for a New York diner experience, Masu for amazing Japanese cuisine and The Grill for the best duck fat chips in town.
Britomart has recently been brought to life with a range of bars and restaurants. Ebisu is a fantastic Japanese restaurant, Tyler St Garage is a good spot for a drink, and Milse does the best desserts.
359 locals recommend
Britomart
1150 Shortland StBritomart has recently been brought to life with a range of bars and restaurants. Ebisu is a fantastic Japanese restaurant, Tyler St Garage is a good spot for a drink, and Milse does the best desserts.
Sightseeing
Sky Tower
Victoria Street WestAuckland is defined by its volcanic cones, and One Tree Hill is the most famous. If you only visit one mountain in Auckland, this is the one! Surrounded by Cornwall Park, this is the perfect inner city spot for a summer picnic.
279 locals recommend
One Tree Hill
670 Manukau RdAuckland is defined by its volcanic cones, and One Tree Hill is the most famous. If you only visit one mountain in Auckland, this is the one! Surrounded by Cornwall Park, this is the perfect inner city spot for a summer picnic.
Parks & Nature
Drive out to the wild west coast to this famous surf beach. About a 25 minute drive from our house, there's a café and a fish and chip shop at the beach if you need refreshments.
145 locals recommend
Piha
Drive out to the wild west coast to this famous surf beach. About a 25 minute drive from our house, there's a café and a fish and chip shop at the beach if you need refreshments.
Huia is a gentle beach on the Manukau harbour, approximately 20 minutes drive from our house. There are a number of walking trails and scenic lookouts to explore in the area. And the Huia Food Store is a great spot for coffee afterwards.
10 locals recommend
Huia
Huia is a gentle beach on the Manukau harbour, approximately 20 minutes drive from our house. There are a number of walking trails and scenic lookouts to explore in the area. And the Huia Food Store is a great spot for coffee afterwards.
Arataki is the best place to visit if you're interested in walking or hiking in the Waitakere Ranges. There are tracks in the hills which cater for the full range of abilities, and the visitor centre can give you all the information you need about the area.
111 locals recommend
Arataki Visitor Centre - Waitakere Ranges
300 Scenic DrArataki is the best place to visit if you're interested in walking or hiking in the Waitakere Ranges. There are tracks in the hills which cater for the full range of abilities, and the visitor centre can give you all the information you need about the area.
Arts & Culture
Te Uru is just up the hill from our house - a 2 minute drive, or a 20 minute walk (warning - steep hill!). Entry is free, and you'll find local arts and crafts displayed in award-winning architecture, with Deco café right next door.
61 locals recommend
Te Uru Waitakere Contemporary Gallery
420 Titirangi RdTe Uru is just up the hill from our house - a 2 minute drive, or a 20 minute walk (warning - steep hill!). Entry is free, and you'll find local arts and crafts displayed in award-winning architecture, with Deco café right next door.
The museum will give you an insight into Auckland life - past and present. You can also see Maori cultural performances frequently through the day.
787 locals recommend
Auckland War Memorial Museum
The museum will give you an insight into Auckland life - past and present. You can also see Maori cultural performances frequently through the day.
An amazing building with iconic collections of NZ art.
606 locals recommend
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki
Wellesley Street EastAn amazing building with iconic collections of NZ art.
Entertainment & Activities
Classic Comedy & Bar
321 Queen StCatch a comedy show at the Classic.
$10 movies! Top tip - go early to find a car park, and grab a bite to eat at The Brickworks.
50 locals recommend
Reading Cinemas
3058 Great N Rd$10 movies! Top tip - go early to find a car park, and grab a bite to eat at The Brickworks.
Shopping
A perfect little gift shop with a range of NZ products to take home from your travels.
8 locals recommend
Gecko In The Village
400 Rangiwai RdA perfect little gift shop with a range of NZ products to take home from your travels.
LynnMall
3058 Great N RdA 10 minute drive from our house, LynnMall has a good range of shops.
Newmarket has the coolest shops - my favourite place for a day shopping with my girlfriends. Save on parking hassle and take the train from New Lynn.
7 locals recommend
Teed Street
Teed StreetNewmarket has the coolest shops - my favourite place for a day shopping with my girlfriends. Save on parking hassle and take the train from New Lynn.